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December 21 – December 28, 2026 · 7 nights

Balmy Island Holiday

Oceania Vista · Miami round trip

From $3,010 per person, subject to availability · last checked Oct 12, 2026
Per person, based on double occupancy. Single occupancy may cost more.
Overall pace: Moderate
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Offers on this voyage

  • Lowest fare shown is a B4 Veranda stateroom.
  • Caribbean Exclusive Offer: up to 40% off plus $250 shipboard credit per stateroom. Book by Nov 3, 2026.
  • Christmas Day in St. Thomas.

Advisor picks

The ones you won't find on a top-10 list

One per day, picked by your trip designer. Tap one to jump to its day.

Day 1 · Miami

Art Deco walk, South Beach

Day 2 · At sea

Aquamar Spa terrace

Day 3 · At sea

Aquamar Spa terrace

Day 4 · Tortola

Cane Garden Bay

Day 5 · Charlotte Amalie

Magens Bay

Day 6 · At sea

Aquamar Spa terrace

Day 7 · Nassau

Downtown and the Queen's Staircase

Day 8 · Miami

Late flight? Pérez Art Museum

How active is each day?

Easy
Little walking on mostly flat, paved ground. Few or no stairs. No tender boats, or optional.
Moderate
Up to 2 hours on your feet with some hills, stairs or cobblestones. May involve a tender boat or steps into the water.
Demanding
Long walks or hikes on steep or uneven ground, many stairs, rock scrambling or water activities. Good fitness and sure footing needed.

Tap a day to open it, then tap “Things to do” for that day’s ideas.

Day 1 · Mon Dec 21
Miami, Florida
Depart 4:00 PMEasy

Embarkation from 1:00 PM. Vista sails at 4:00 PM past South Beach.

Easy Boarding by gangway; elevators throughout the ship.

✦ Things to do on Day 12 ideas · tap to open
Advisor pick

Art Deco walk, South Beach

Pastel facades on Ocean Drive, flat and easy.

Activity: Easy

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

A 1916 villa and gardens on Biscayne Bay.

Activity: Moderate

Ideas from your trip designer, not included unless stated. Subject to availability.

Day 2 · Tue Dec 22
At sea
CruisingEasy
Stand-in: a cruise ship deck, not Oceania Vista.

A sea day heading southeast.

Easy Everything is aboard, with elevators.

✦ Things to do on Day 23 ideas · tap to open
Advisor pick

Aquamar Spa terrace

Thermal suites and a massage. Book spa slots early for sea days.

Activity: Easy

Fitness center and pool

A class or a swim, then lunch on deck.

Activity: Easy

The Culinary Center

Vista's hands-on cooking school. Classes are small, so book early.

Activity: Easy

Ideas from your trip designer, not included unless stated. Subject to availability.

Day 3 · Wed Dec 23
At sea
CruisingEasy
Stand-in: a cruise ship deck, not Oceania Vista.

A second sea day, Christmas Eve's eve.

Easy Everything is aboard, with elevators.

✦ Things to do on Day 33 ideas · tap to open
Advisor pick

Aquamar Spa terrace

Thermal suites and a massage. Book spa slots early for sea days.

Activity: Easy

Fitness center and pool

A class or a swim, then lunch on deck.

Activity: Easy

Specialty dining

Toscana, Polo Grill, Ember and others are included. Reserve ahead.

Activity: Easy

Ideas from your trip designer, not included unless stated. Subject to availability.

Day 4 · Thu Dec 24
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PMModerate
Tortola beach. Photo: Caleb Clark (Pexels).

Christmas Eve in the BVI: green hills, white beaches and sailing water.

Moderate Usually docks at Road Town. Beaches are a taxi ride away.

✦ Things to do on Day 43 ideas · tap to open
Advisor pick

Cane Garden Bay

A classic curved beach with calm water.

Activity: Easy

Virgin Gorda's The Baths

Ferry to giant granite boulders and tide pools. Scrambling and ladders.

Activity: DemandingPhoto: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0

Sage Mountain hike

Forest trails to the BVI's highest point.

Activity: Demanding

Ideas from your trip designer, not included unless stated. Subject to availability.

Day 5 · Fri Dec 25
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 3:00 PMModerate

Christmas Day in the US Virgin Islands. Some shops and attractions may keep holiday hours.

Moderate Town streets are hilly; the 99 Steps are a long stone staircase.

✦ Things to do on Day 53 ideas · tap to open
Advisor pick

Magens Bay

A calm, sheltered beach for floating and swimming.

Activity: EasyPhoto: dbking, CC BY 2.0

Mountain Top view

Island views above the harbor by taxi.

Activity: Easy

Snorkel at Coki Point

Reef fish right off the beach. Water entry.

Activity: Moderate

Ideas from your trip designer, not included unless stated. Subject to availability.

Day 6 · Sat Dec 26
At sea
CruisingEasy
Stand-in: a cruise ship deck, not Oceania Vista.

A sea day heading back toward the Bahamas.

Easy Everything is aboard, with elevators.

✦ Things to do on Day 63 ideas · tap to open
Advisor pick

Aquamar Spa terrace

Thermal suites and a massage. Book spa slots early for sea days.

Activity: Easy

Fitness center and pool

A class or a swim, then lunch on deck.

Activity: Easy

Afternoon tea

Tea, pastries and a string quartet.

Activity: Easy

Ideas from your trip designer, not included unless stated. Subject to availability.

Day 7 · Sun Dec 27
Nassau, Bahamas
Arrive 1:00 PM · Depart 6:00 PMEasy
Photo: Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Nassau Harbour Lighthouse).

An afternoon in the Bahamian capital.

Easy The cruise port is next to downtown; mostly flat.

✦ Things to do on Day 73 ideas · tap to open
Advisor pick

Downtown and the Queen's Staircase

Colonial streets and a 66-step limestone staircase.

Activity: Moderate

Junkanoo Beach

Walkable from the port for a swim.

Activity: Easy

Snorkel or swim at Rose Island

Boat trip to clear water and reefs.

Activity: Moderate

Ideas from your trip designer, not included unless stated. Subject to availability.

Day 8 · Mon Dec 28
Miami, Florida
Arrive 8:00 AMEasy

Disembarkation at 8:00 AM.

Easy Disembark by gangway; porters and wheelchair help are available on request.

✦ Things to do on Day 81 idea · tap to open

Late flight? Pérez Art Museum

Modern art on Biscayne Bay.

Activity: Easy

Ideas from your trip designer, not included unless stated. Subject to availability.

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Itinerary, ports and times per Oceania Cruises (checked 2026-10-12), subject to change. Ideas are our suggestions, not supplier tours, and are not included in the fare unless stated. All activities are subject to availability. Activity ratings are our general guide; ask us about your own needs. Photos are illustrative.

Before you go

Entry requirements

For U.S. passport holders on a vacation. Other passport? Your advisor will check for you.

Closed-loop cruise (starts and ends at the same U.S. port)? U.S. citizens may sail with a birth certificate plus government photo ID instead of a passport book (DHS rule). We still recommend a passport in case you need to fly home from a foreign port.

British Virgin Islands

No visa needed
  1. Check your passport. Valid on entry.
  2. Nothing to apply for. Free.
  3. Know your stay. Up to 30 days.
  • Carry proof of your return or onward trip.

State Dept BVI page ›

Last verified Oct 12, 2026.

US Virgin Islands

U.S. territory: no passport needed
  1. Check your passport. Bring government photo ID (a passport is easiest, especially on cruises).
  2. Nothing to apply for. Free.
  3. Know your stay. No limit for U.S. citizens.
  • On cruises that also call at foreign ports, bring your passport.

DHS travel documents ›

Last verified Oct 12, 2026.

The Bahamas

No visa needed
  1. Check your passport. Valid for your whole stay.
  2. Nothing to apply for. Free.
  3. Know your stay. Up to 90 days.
  • Carry proof of your return or onward trip.

State Dept Bahamas page ›

Last verified Oct 12, 2026.

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Entry rules change, sometimes with little notice. Always confirm before you travel. This is general guidance, not legal advice.

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